# General **URL:** https://bgin.discourse.group/c/general/4.md [Latest](https://bgin.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://bgin.discourse.group/categories.md) · [Tags](https://bgin.discourse.group/tags.md) --- ## [Welcome to Blockchain Governance Initiative Network! 👋](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-blockchain-governance-initiative-network/5)
**Author:** [@system](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 2:50pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-blockchain-governance-initiative-network/5 "2024-01-15T14:50:09Z")
We are so glad you joined us. Blockchain Governance Initiative Network Blockchain Governance Initiative Network (BGIN) aims at providing an open and neutral sphere for all stakeholders to deepen common understanding an… --- ## [About the General category](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/about-the-general-category/3)
**Author:** [@system](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [IKP Post Quantum Cryptography Thread 06/26](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/ikp-post-quantum-cryptography-thread-06-26/1001)
**Author:** [@Mitchell](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/Mitchell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 1:33pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/ikp-post-quantum-cryptography-thread-06-26/1001 "2026-09-11T13:33:52Z")
Hi all interested in the PQC work of the IKP working group. We are sharing a series of talks from those most knowledgeable in the industry to form an archive of intelligence preparing for the PQC competition BGIN will h… --- ## [GDC26 meeting report now on the BGIN website: Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration on DLTs](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/gdc26-meeting-report-now-on-the-bgin-website-post-quantum-cryptography-migration-on-dlts/1046)
**Author:** [@shinichiro.matsuo](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/shinichiro.matsuo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 10:58pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/gdc26-meeting-report-now-on-the-bgin-website-post-quantum-cryptography-migration-on-dlts/1046 "2026-09-03T22:58:11Z")
Dear colleagues, A GDC 2026 breakout record is now on the BGIN website. On 3 September 2026 in Geneva we discussed post-quantum cryptography migration for public ledgers: deployment, crypto agility, and governance — not… --- ## [GDC26 meeting report now on the BGIN website: Wallet Security Assurance — ST/PP and Convergence](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/gdc26-meeting-report-now-on-the-bgin-website-wallet-security-assurance-st-pp-and-convergence/1043)
**Author:** [@shinichiro.matsuo](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/shinichiro.matsuo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 10:43pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/gdc26-meeting-report-now-on-the-bgin-website-wallet-security-assurance-st-pp-and-convergence/1043 "2026-09-03T22:43:54Z")
Dear colleagues, A GDC 2026 breakout record is now on the BGIN website. On 3 September 2026 in Geneva we discussed Security Target / Protection Profile (ST/PP) work for crypto and digital-asset wallets, and convergence … --- ## [GDC26 meeting report now on the BGIN website (Vulnerability Handling in the Agentic AI Era)](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/gdc26-meeting-report-now-on-the-bgin-website-vulnerability-handling-in-the-agentic-ai-era/1040)
**Author:** [@shinichiro.matsuo](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/shinichiro.matsuo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 3:47pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/gdc26-meeting-report-now-on-the-bgin-website-vulnerability-handling-in-the-agentic-ai-era/1040 "2026-09-02T15:47:43Z")
Dear colleagues, A GDC 2026 breakout record is now on the BGIN website. On 2 September 2026 in Geneva we discussed vulnerability handling when agentic systems raise both the volume and the mix of findings. The published… --- ## [CoDecFin 2027 — Call for topics and Program Committee nominations](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/codecfin-2027-call-for-topics-and-program-committee-nominations/1036)
**Author:** [@shinichiro.matsuo](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/shinichiro.matsuo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 7:35pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/codecfin-2027-call-for-topics-and-program-committee-nominations/1036 "2026-08-25T19:35:06Z")
Hello everyone, We are finalizing the workshop proposal for CoDecFin 2027 (the 8th Workshop on Coordination of Decentralized Finance) for submission to Financial Cryptography and Data Security 2027 (FC’27). CoDecFin is… --- ## [Regarding the text of the email to be sent to past participants](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/regarding-the-text-of-the-email-to-be-sent-to-past-participants/1024)
**Author:** [@SogoHosomi](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/SogoHosomi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 10:42am UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/regarding-the-text-of-the-email-to-be-sent-to-past-participants/1024 "2026-08-19T10:42:50Z")
Hello, @Mitchell , @shinichiro.matsuo I have prepared a draft of the email to be sent to past participants, including those from Block 14, and am sharing it here for your review. I would like to finalize the text by 00:… --- ## [Call for input: CoDecFin 2027 workshop proposal (FC’27)](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/call-for-input-codecfin-2027-workshop-proposal-fc-27/1025)
**Author:** [@shinichiro.matsuo](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/shinichiro.matsuo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 8:29pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/call-for-input-codecfin-2027-workshop-proposal-fc-27/1025 "2026-08-05T20:29:14Z")
Hello everyone, We are preparing the workshop proposal for CoDecFin 2027 (Coordination of Decentralized Finance) for submission to Financial Cryptography and Data Security 2027 (FC’27). CoDecFin is the FC-associated wo… --- ## [Scheduling for Block 15](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/scheduling-for-block-15/1023)
**Author:** [@SogoHosomi](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/SogoHosomi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 12:52pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/scheduling-for-block-15/1023 "2026-08-05T12:52:10Z")
--- ## [Reminder: FASE and IKP WGs calls this week](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/reminder-fase-and-ikp-wgs-calls-this-week/976)
**Author:** [@Rola](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/Rola)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 4:38am UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/reminder-fase-and-ikp-wgs-calls-this-week/976 "2026-07-01T04:38:26Z")
Hello everyone! This is a reminder that the FASE and IKP WG calls will be happening this week on Wednesday and Thursday respectively. The social media posts can be found below :down\_arrow: FASE Announcment IKP An… --- ## [Meetings this week and links to posts](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/meetings-this-week-and-links-to-posts/991)
**Author:** [@Rola](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/Rola)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 8:37am UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/meetings-this-week-and-links-to-posts/991 "2026-05-18T08:37:14Z")
Hello everyone, Here is a list of what will be happening this week at BGIN. May 20 11:00-12:00 UTC – FASE WG call #bgin #fase #payment #blockchain #web3 #security | Blockchain Governance Initiative Network https://x.… --- ## [Cybersecurity WG call this week](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/cybersecurity-wg-call-this-week/986)
**Author:** [@Rola](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/Rola)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 8:11am UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/cybersecurity-wg-call-this-week/986 "2026-05-13T08:11:15Z")
The Cybersecurity WG call is taking place this week on Thursday from 12:00-13:00 UTC Here are the social media links: LinkedIn X --- ## [Archon - A Brief Introduction for BGIN](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/archon-a-brief-introduction-for-bgin/980)
**Author:** [@flaxscrip](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/flaxscrip)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2026, 8:54pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/archon-a-brief-introduction-for-bgin/980 "2026-05-10T20:54:59Z")
Hello BGIN - My name is Christian - I go by the moniker flaxscrip on many platforms. I live in the south-eastern United States and have been working on non-financial crypto solutions since 2015. My current focus is on t… --- ## [Help Needed: Missing BGIN Documents](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/help-needed-missing-bgin-documents/973)
**Author:** [@SogoHosomi](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/SogoHosomi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 7:12am UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/help-needed-missing-bgin-documents/973 "2026-04-27T07:12:18Z")
Hi everyone, My name is Sogo Hosomi from the BGIN Admin Staff. I am currently working to organize BGIN’s website so that all documents produced by this community can be accessed in one place. As part of this effort, t… --- ## [Block 14 Agent Hack Spellbook Trailer](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/block-14-agent-hack-spellbook-trailer/917)
**Author:** [@Mitchell](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/Mitchell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 5:40pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/block-14-agent-hack-spellbook-trailer/917 "2026-02-17T17:40:00Z")
Hi BGIN! Here I share a demo of the BGIN AI platform i’ve built for us to use at Block 14 - casting spells and such, you know all in good fun along the path to rich governance. The full documentation is available here:… --- ## [BGIN Security Agentic AI Project - Meeting 7 announcement](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/bgin-security-agentic-ai-project-meeting-7-announcement/916)
**Author:** [@Rola](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/Rola)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 3:07pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/bgin-security-agentic-ai-project-meeting-7-announcement/916 "2026-02-17T15:07:02Z")
Hello everyone! Thank you to those who have joined us today in Security Agentic AI Meeting 6. Now, we are planning Meeting 7 next week on the 23rd at 8:00 AM EST. The Zoom and Google calendar links can be found below. … --- ## [NEDO Web3.0懸賞金プログラムの件](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/nedo-web3-0/914)
**Author:** [@Atsunori](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/Atsunori)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 10:34pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/nedo-web3-0/914 "2026-02-16T22:34:26Z")
@shinichiro.matsuo NEDOと打合せを持ちまして、2/17に予定されている打合せ時に下記のことについて議論したく、情報を準備してもらいたいと依頼されております。 ①テストベッド構築、維持管理費用 企画運営事業者からBNに支払う費用として企画運営事業者の入札仕様に盛り込む必要があるため、 （ノード１台あたり金額）×（ノード数） の金額を算出してほしい。 ②技術サポート費用 ブロックチェーン、PQC、鍵管理等の… --- ## [Invitation to Collaborate on Ethereum’s Trust Assurance Framework](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/invitation-to-collaborate-on-ethereum-s-trust-assurance-framework/896)
**Author:** [@grandchildrice](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/grandchildrice)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 9:33am UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/invitation-to-collaborate-on-ethereum-s-trust-assurance-framework/896 "2026-01-29T09:33:30Z")
Hello @Mitchell , it was a pleasure to see you at the BGIN meetings in Croatia, Sydney and Tokyo. Professor @shinichiro.matsuo , thank you for your continued support. @leonahioki , thank you as always. Background We o… --- ## [Introducing Block 14: Initial Page Now Live](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/introducing-block-14-initial-page-now-live/893)
**Author:** [@Rola](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/Rola)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2026, 2:41pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/introducing-block-14-initial-page-now-live/893 "2026-01-17T14:41:02Z")
Hello everyone, I am excited to share with everyone that the initial page of Block 14 is now officially live, taking place March 1-2, 2026, as a part of Japan Fintech Week. You can view the initial page via the links b… --- ## [BGIN as NSF Tech Lab](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/bgin-as-nsf-tech-lab/877)
**Author:** [@naber](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/naber)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2026, 6:36am UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/bgin-as-nsf-tech-lab/877 "2026-01-10T06:36:15Z")
Dear All, I thought this could be a good fit for BGIN: https://www.nsf.gov/news/nsf-announces-new-initiative-launch-scale-new-generation Thoughts? Best, Jarek --- ## [Block13 Spellbook of Blockchain Governance](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/block13-spellbook-of-blockchain-governance/853)
**Author:** [@Mitchell](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/Mitchell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 5:23pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/block13-spellbook-of-blockchain-governance/853 "2025-11-19T17:23:20Z")
Block13 Spellbook of Blockchain Governance Proverbs and Inscriptions from Block 13 Casting Index by Working Group; IKP (Identity, Key Management, Privacy): 8 spells FASE (Financial and Social Economies): 6 spells CYBE… --- ## [Meeting Report: BGIN Block 13, Day 3 Session 3: BGIN Agent Hack Final Presentation](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/meeting-report-bgin-block-13-day-3-session-3-bgin-agent-hack-final-presentation/847)
**Author:** [@Haruki\_Oyama](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/Haruki_Oyama)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 4:14pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/meeting-report-bgin-block-13-day-3-session-3-bgin-agent-hack-final-presentation/847 "2025-11-19T16:14:30Z")
@Mitchell Please find the attached files, the anonymized transcript, and meeting notes of Day 3 Session 3: BGIN Agent Hack Final Presentation (generated by Professor Matsuo’s local AI system). Please review it and uplo… --- ## [BGIN FASE & IKP WG - ZKP, AI, Cyber, Stablecoins - WEBINAR (NOV 19)](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/bgin-fase-ikp-wg-zkp-ai-cyber-stablecoins-webinar-nov-19/829)
**Author:** [@Mitchell](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/Mitchell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2025, 3:24pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/bgin-fase-ikp-wg-zkp-ai-cyber-stablecoins-webinar-nov-19/829 "2025-11-12T15:24:20Z")
Blockchain Governance Initiative Network (BGIN) is a non-profit organisation that creates neutral forums for in-depth discussions among all stakeholders, documenting a common language to establish shared understanding. I… --- ## [\[Happening now\] BGIN Layer2 Meetup @ San Fransisco](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/happening-now-bgin-layer2-meetup-san-fransisco/823)
**Author:** [@Haruki\_Oyama](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/Haruki_Oyama)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 7:35pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/happening-now-bgin-layer2-meetup-san-fransisco/823 "2025-10-23T19:35:19Z")
Hi All! The BGIN Layer2 Meetup @ San Francisco is starting now — and we’re opening the session to virtual participation as well! --- ## [BGIN IIW Session: Building a Multi-Agent Research Tool for Blockchain Governance & Standards Using First Person Project](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/bgin-iiw-session-building-a-multi-agent-research-tool-for-blockchain-governance-standards-using-first-person-project/821)
**Author:** [@Haruki\_Oyama](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/Haruki_Oyama)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2025, 9:07pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/bgin-iiw-session-building-a-multi-agent-research-tool-for-blockchain-governance-standards-using-first-person-project/821 "2025-10-21T21:07:56Z")
Notes: IIW BGIN Agentic Framework Notes - Google Docs --- ## [Agent Hack Participants Thread](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/agent-hack-participants-thread/811)
**Author:** [@KigenFukuda](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/KigenFukuda)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2025, 3:48pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/agent-hack-participants-thread/811 "2025-10-16T15:48:10Z")
Welcome, Agent Hackathon participants! We’ll be posting important announcements and details here, so please keep an eye on this channel. --- ## [Agent Working Group](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/agent-working-group/799)
**Author:** [@Mitchell](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/Mitchell)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 6:48pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/agent-working-group/799 "2025-10-13T18:48:35Z")
This thread is the start of the GovHack Speedrun Working We will be building the agentic hackathon technology and frameworks here - to be integrated. First call is today after IKPWG 2:00 – 2:45pm (UTC) here is an imag… --- ## [BGIN Layer2 Meetups – Registration Now Open](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/bgin-layer2-meetups-registration-now-open/754)
**Author:** [@Haruki\_Oyama](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/Haruki_Oyama)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2025, 9:46am UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/bgin-layer2-meetups-registration-now-open/754 "2025-09-12T09:46:05Z")
:loudspeaker: BGIN Layer2 Meetups – Registration Now Open We are pleased to share that registration is now open for the upcoming BGIN Layer2 Meetups taking place in September 2025. These sessions will provide an open for… --- ## [BGIN's Agentic Archive, Codex and Discourse](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/bgins-agentic-archive-codex-and-discourse/715)
**Author:** [@Mitchell](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/Mitchell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 1:55pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/bgins-agentic-archive-codex-and-discourse/715 "2025-08-13T13:55:03Z")
Transforming Blockchain Governance: From Static Documents to Living Intelligence After a few years working in blockchain governance and standards development, I’ve witnessed firsthand how institutional wisdom gets trapp… [Next page](https://bgin.discourse.group/c/general/4.md?page=1)